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SCALE · ON TRUMPET IN BB

G𝄪 Aeolian

Natural minor labelled as a mode — the other 'default' tonality.

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Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds a major 2nd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)

Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title G𝄪 Aeolian Verovio
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G𝄪A𝄪B♯C𝄪D𝄪E♯F𝄪G𝄪A𝄪B♯C𝄪D𝄪E♯F𝄪G𝄪A𝄪B♯C𝄪D𝄪E♯F𝄪G𝄪
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Questions
What notes are in the G𝄪 Aeolian scale?

The G𝄪 Aeolian scale uses the notes G𝄪, A𝄪, B♯, C𝄪, D𝄪, E♯, F𝄪 (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).

What's the Aeolian scale formula?

The Aeolian scale follows the interval pattern W H W W H W W, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on G𝄪 to get the G𝄪 Aeolian scale.

What chords work over G𝄪 Aeolian?

Natural minor's diatonic chords: i minor, ii°, ♭III major, iv minor, v minor, ♭VI major, ♭VII major. The minor-v sounds modal; for stronger pull use V (from harmonic minor).

How do I finger G𝄪 Aeolian on Trumpet in Bb?

On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).

When would I use the Aeolian scale?

Natural minor labelled as a mode — the other 'default' tonality.